Tributes will be paid to fallen colleagues at the first National Police Memorial Day tomorrow, arranged by the Police Federation.

Members of Cleveland Police and police support staff, with their families and friends, will be attending a ceremony at Ladgate Lane headquarters.

Channel scheme

A FLOOD channel is to be developed on land off St Helen's Close, Normanby, under plans submitted by Redcar and Cleveland Council's development department.

Wizard effort

TEESSIDE tots have raised nearly £500 to help needy children in the North-east. Nursery youngsters from the Early Excellence Service at Whinney Banks, Archibald and Newport Primary Schools, took part in the Wizard of Oz walk. The event saw the children and their parents dress as characters from the film to walk around the outdoor area and the playhouse, which was turned into the Emerald Castle.

Going to the dogs

A NIGHT at the Dogs is being staged by Teesside Hospice on Wednesday, October 20, at Sunderland Greyhound Stadium. The coach will leave Middlesbrough's Dorman Museum at 6pm. Tickets are £10 including entry, programme, pie and pea supper and one drink. Call Teesside Hospice on 01642 355866 for more information.

Event is a Big Draw

YOUNG and old people alike are invited to improve their artistic skills at a drawing workshop. The Big Draw event takes place at the Early Excellence Service centre in Stainsby Road, Whinney Banks on Monday and Tuesday. Both events start at 9am and will be led by local art teacher Janet Barker.

Africa in spotlight

AFRICAN culture is to be celebrated on Teesside at an event called A Taste of Africa on Friday, October 22 between 6.30pm and 8.30pm at the International Centre on Abingdon Road, Middlesbrough. It will feature African music, dancing, artwork and a fashion show. Admission is free and all are welcome. Call Sade Sangowawa on 01642 327583 or 07748 644864 for details.

Number change

THE emergency number for the out of hours social services provision has changed. From Monday all residents in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland, Darlington and Hartlepool needing the emergency duty team should call 08702 402994.

Spellbound sound

MUSIC fans can experience a kind of magic at Middlesbrough Theatre on Thursday, October 21. Queen tribute band Magic is playing at the venue in The Avenue from 7.30pm and tickets cost £12.50. Tickets are available from the box office on 01642 815181 or a postal service is available from Malcolm Graham on 07958 743312.